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Ben Duckett makes an unbeaten century but England are denied the chance to post a huge total as the third ODI against Ireland is abandoned because of rain.

Ben Duckett had scored a century and Phil Salt 61 off just 28 balls before rain stopped play…

Impressive all-round performance from George Dockrell not enough to stop England from going 1-0 up in three-match series.

The batter made a dazzling 94 off 88 balls in the one-day international win over Ireland at Trent Bridge.

Jason Roy turns down the chance to play in the remainder of Englands one-day series against Ireland, with Tom-Kohler Cadmore called up instead.

The batter wants to solidify his place in the white-ball side but believes he could deliver for England at Test level too

No sooner has a dose of World Cup clarity been delivered than England offer up a glimpse into the unknown that lies beyond. Others will be phased out more gradually, and the team that goes to South Africa for the subsequent World Cup four years from now will look markedly different. Fourteen of the World Cup group are resting before flying to India next week, the exception being Joe Root, who will play on his home ground tomorrow at his own request, having felt short of form against New Zealan...

Brook was controversially omitted when England announced their preliminary squad for the World Cup in India.

New Northants signing George Scrimshaw has been named in the England squad for a three-match One Day International series against Ireland later this month.

New Zealand levelled the four-match series 2-2.